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Whitetop

Whitetop is located near the Virginia-North Carolina border, featuring forested terrain with rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Virginia Creeper Trail and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, offering opportunities for hiking and outdoor exploration.

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Location

Whitetop is located in Virginia

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

36.63905474 N
81.61104297 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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4 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 4, 2025

Beautiful views - ROUGH on the elements

When we got here, it was a pretty drizzly day through the forest raining off and on. Making our way up the mountain the fog was thick and it was incredibly difficult to see much.

The road isn’t bad. Definitely some rougher areas but my minivan did fine going slow.

We came across several spots but because of the thick fog couldn’t really tell much. We got to the top of the mountain and decided to camp near a crop of trees.

THE WIND IS KILLER. We ended up moving our tent to the other side of the car park at the top. There’s a nice little piney forest which provided a little shelter from the wind.

The next morning was still foggy. As we’re getting ready to head out for the day, all of a sudden the sun came out and we were ABOVE THE CLOUDS. It was absolutely stunning. The views later when the clouds cleared were spectacular.

The reason I gave it two stars is because if there’s any clouds in the sky, you’re literally just in a cloud of condensation. Everything is wet. Only camp here if there’s clear sky’s. Even then, the wind is killer and probably never lets up.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Whitetop by Whitney B., April 4, 2025
  • Review photo of Whitetop by Whitney B., April 4, 2025
  • Review photo of Whitetop by Whitney B., April 4, 2025
Reviewed Sep. 16, 2024

Absolutely stunning!

Absolutely stunning views! I was a little sketched out going up as it was my first time driving up a mountain like that, but it really wasn’t bad. Watching the sunset was spectacular, then being able to star gaze.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Whitetop by Harley G., September 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Whitetop by Harley G., September 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Whitetop by Harley G., September 16, 2024
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Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021

Dispersed Camping

Fantastic views. The wind is killer. Very little Verizon and AT&T signal. Gorgeous sunsets.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

Whitetop Mountain

Nice spot to pitch a tent or for car camping. Whitetop mountain has some of the best views in VA and is very popular for watching sunsets.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Whitetop?

    Whitetop is located at 5376 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Whitetop?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Whitetop, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Whitetop have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Whitetop does not have wifi.